Crunch meeting on Galway Airport funding

Galway City Council will decide whether to provide much-needed funding for the future survival of Galway Airport at a special meeting on Monday.

While the local authority decided not to include funding for the facility in its December budget, it has been prompted into action by Galway County Council, who committed to providing €50,000 for the airport some weeks ago.

However, the money will only be made available if Galway City Council and the Department of Transport also contribute.

The issue will be the only item discussed at the City Hall meeting, called by City Mayor Terry O’Flaherty, which will take place at 4pm.